Is Tanning Addictive?

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We hear about drug addiction, nicotine addiction, alcohol addiction and even chocolate addiction  but addiction to the sun? Surely not! But yes - according to a recent study, tanning is addictive too. American scientists adapted a questionnaire normally used to diagnose people with drug and alcohol addiction and tested 150 beach goers. They found that over half of these people could be classified as ultraviolet tanning dependent (Also know as Brits-on-holiday syndrome!!). It is thought this addiction is due to release of endorphins  feel good chemicals that are released when youre exposed to UV light - giving beach babes a sun-induced emotional high. This may explain why despite the risks of skin cancer many people would rather bare all on the beach than reach for the fake tan.